Mr. Scot

That's possible, and it'd kinda make sense if they were allowed to use what played to their strengths.

Pretty sure there were at least two or three threads about how we all wouldn't be allowed back on the bandwagon once Rhule took us to the playoffs. I mean, were people serious about that stuff?

Quinn's been speculated because of his connections to Fitterer and Morgan from their Seattle days. It's all still speculation at this point though. Tepper has stated they're not looking at anyone else until Steve Wilks has had a chance to make his case for the job. And this is one time where I can agree with him.

As Quinn scenarios go, I like this one better than the option of him picking one of his former colleagues like was discussed in the other thread. Ultimately though, it's still a "lesser of two evils" sort of thing.

Is it really that hard to believe? The players who have spoken up in favor of Rhule were either stars / leaders (McCaffrey, Burns) or Temple / Baylor guys (Anderson, Thompson, etc). Throw in that there was talk last year of players discussing things like "sending Rhule back to college". Do we really know how he's perceived by the roster as a whole?

Actually just said that

I'd rather get an offensive coach and a veteran DC. I could see someone suggesting Moore as head coach with Quinn as his DC, but I really don't think Moore has enough coaching experience to step into that role yet.

I'm not a fan, but it's a legit possibility so I'm looking at options.

FYI: I also pondered options like bringing along Cooper Rush as a stopgap QB and using a theoretical top pick to draft someone foundational to Quinn's defense (like Will Anderson Jr, for example) but opted to keep it simple.

So here's a different take than before, one I didn't include previously because it's...complicated, but one that could legitimately happen. Start again with Dan Quinn getting the Panthers job... Suppose also that Mike McCarthy gets fired by the Cowboys... Whether it's Sean Payton or someone else, McCarthy's replacement may want to hire his own staff (especially if it's Payton) even if Jerry Jones wants to retain some of "his guys". But either way, in this scenario, OC Kellen Moore is allowed to seek other opportunities. Dan Quinn then contacts Moore about joining him in Charlotte as the Panthers OC. And from thence we go... Would fans find this scenario more...palatable?

This is Hackett's staff, the first year they coached in the pros listed with them: OC Justin Outen - 2016 QB Coach Klint Kubiak - 2013 RB Coach Tyrone Wheatley - 2013 WR Coach Zach Azzanni - 2017 TE Coach Jake Moreland - 2021 OL Coach Butch Barry - 2015 Assistant OL Coach Ben Steele - 2014 DC Coach Ejiro Evero - 2011 DL Coach Marcus Dixon - 2021 LB Coach Peter Hansen - 2011 OLB Coach Bert Watts - 2012 DB Coach Christian Parker - 2019 ST Coach Dwayne Stukes - 2006 That doesn't necessarily tell the whole story as some had college or even high school coaching seasons before and between their pro seasons, but it gives you a rough idea. Several are doing their current jobs for the first time in their careers. Hackett does have longtime NFL coaches Dom Capers, Bill Kollar and Jerry Rosburg on staff as well, but all are in consultant type roles. Let's just say this is not the staff I pictured him building as a head coach. He seems to have deliberately sought after young, less experienced guys for reasons I can't possibly fathom.

That's one of my concerns watching how Ken Dorsey uses Josh Allen.

Likewise finding out just how many people seem to absolutely hate his guts

Hackett's OC has only been coaching in the NFL since 2016. He spent the last three years as a TE Coach under Hackett in Green Bay. He's never been an OC at any level. How you go for that guy over some of the people Hackett could have had is just mystifying.

Seahawks OC Shane Waldron is a guy getting some recognition for his work with Geno Smith.

I did not, but given Wilks "no nonsense" demeanor it makes sense.

Well, thank God somebody on staff figured that out.

It's been suggested that the Hackett hire was a shadow op to try and lure Aaron Rodgers to Denver. I don't know if that's true (kinda doubt it). Does seem pretty clear though that both Paton and Hackett bought in heavily on Russell Wilson, and that belief is backfiring on them big time.

Does he play for the Panthers?

Same, but I won't claim to have done heavy research.

I wasn't real high on hiring a college coach but I figured I could live with it. When they announced that contract and his having full control though, I cringed

Boy there's a conversation I'd like to eavesdrop on...

So basically... Offense